Is Madrid Regretting Paying 140 Million for Diomandé?

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18/10/26 21:00:00

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Yan Diomandé, a 19-year-old Ivorian winger, became Real Madrid's biggest signing this summer for 125 million euros fixed plus 15 in variables, an investment that is starting to generate debate after his initial matches. Despite showing signs of adaptation, his 1 goal and 1 assist in 10 games contrast with the needs of José Mourinho's squad.

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Yan Diomandé, a 140-million-euro investment still raising doubts

The signing of Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig became Madrid's most expensive operation in history. The club bet on a player known for his speed and skill, whose performance still needed to be solidified in European elite football.

His start to the season has been influenced by adaptation. In his first 10 official games, he has played 455 minutes, scoring a goal and providing an assist. These numbers are currently far from justifying the investment made.

However, his recent progression provides reasons to maintain confidence. The winger scored the winning goal against Villarreal (1-0) and has started to gain prominence in José Mourinho's lineups after initially having limited playing time.

The coach himself admitted that Diomandé arrived without proper preparation after a complicated summer in Leipzig. This circumstance explains part of his initial struggles but also raises questions about the decision to invest such a significant amount in a 19-year-old player.

Madrid's gamble has a future perspective, but the competitive demands are immediate. The team needs results in LaLiga and the Champions League while their most expensive signing continues to seek consistency. Despite not being at 100%, the performance of Diomandé has even outshined Vinicius.

José Mourinho needs reinforcements in other positions

The main debate is not just about Yan Diomandé's performance but also about how Real Madrid's economic resources were distributed during the last transfer window.

Issues in midfield have been evident in recent matches. The victory against Roma (3-4) once again highlighted the team's struggles in connecting defense and attack when Tchouaméni and Fede Valverde play in the double pivot.

The introduction of Arda Güler and Bernardo Silva helped alter the course of the game but also reinforced the notion that the squad needs more specific solutions to organize the gameplay.

Defensively, doubts have not been entirely erased. The team has faced balance and area protection issues, especially when offensive players do not contribute enough to defensive tasks.

They could have brought in two or three more signings

With 140 million euros, the club could have allocated resources to sign two or three players for different positions. It does not guarantee better results, but it would have allowed for the investment to be spread among various needs.

The issue is not about discarding Diomandé after just two months. His recent performances show progress, and José Mourinho is still working to find a formula to mesh him with Vinicius and Mbappé without disrupting the team's balance.

The upcoming stretch of LaLiga, especially the clash against Barcelona, will provide new tests for Yan Diomandé. If he continues to increase his influence and offensive contributions, the investment will gain sporting arguments. If Madrid continues to show deficiencies in other positions, a question remains: would it have been more beneficial to distribute those 140 million among several reinforcements?

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